Introducing The New Gérald Genta Gentissima Oursin Collection

Louis Vuitton had begun a new strategy to expand its presence in the world of haute horlogerie, initially acquiring two famous names, Gérald Genta and Daniel Roth. This move is a milestone in the brand's evolution. The results began to appear strongly, as the Daniel Roth watch stole the spotlight at this year's LVMH Watch Week in the United States of America, where the French group displayed its craftsmanship. It is currently the turn of the Gérald Genta brand, which was revived last year by presenting a unique piece to the Only Watch auction, and is unveiling its second release since its acquisition by the French group, the Gentissima Orsan collection.

Gérald Genta first conceived the Oursin, French for sea urchin. The watch's distinctive design, inspired by the spiny, globular sea urchin, was translated into a timepiece in 1994, featuring a circular case with convex sides adorned with beads.

The new Gentissima Oursin comes in three stunning variations. Each convex titanium case is meticulously studded with 223 beads, arranged in a radially expanding pattern of circles. These decorative beads, individually threaded and screwed down, are made from contrasting materials, including white gold, rose gold with diamonds, and yellow gold, enhancing the underlying titanium with their unique charm.

This 36.5 mm diameter case has a thickness of 9.6 mm. The design extends to the crown, where the nubbins are pointed. The case is topped with a faceted sapphire crystal featuring eight planes that form an octagon in the center.

The matte titanium base is decorated with polished white gold beads and paired with a dark grey dial featuring an eight-sided guilloché pattern and silver-toned hands. The second model showcases rose gold beads and diamonds on the case, complemented by a pink mother-of-pearl guilloché dial. Lastly, the third model features spike-shaped beads in yellow gold on a black DLC-coated titanium base, with a sleek flat dial and yellow gold spike hour indices.

The new Gentissima Oursin pieces are powered by a Zenith Elite-based movement, modified to match their aesthetic. Gérald Genta incorporates an octagonal rotor adorned with a beaded motif around its periphery. This movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and offers a 50-hour power reserve.

Prices range from CHF 19,000 equivalent to AED 77,900 for the anthracite model, and CHF 22,000 equivalent to AED 90,200 for the black and yellow gold model, and CHF 29,000 equivalent to AED 118,900 for the pink and diamonds model.

For more information, please visit Gérald Genta official website.